Fletcher, North Carolina vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 27.9% cheaper than Fletcher, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $36,048 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fletcher, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Fletcher, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Fletcher, North Carolina
Fletcher, NC vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Fletcher, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower